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  • 11 Jul 2011
  • Statement

Youth and Adolescents in a World of 7 Billion

<p>This year, on October 31st, world population reaches 7 billion. This milestone represents a challenge, an opportunity and a call to action.</p>

Youth and Adolescents in a World of 7 Billion

<p>This year, on October 31st, world population reaches 7 billion. This milestone represents a challenge, an opportunity…

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  • 11 Jul 2011
  • Press Release

Challenges, Opportunities and Action in a World of 7 Billion

<p>As the world population approaches 7 billion, UNFPA is launching a global initiative to highlight the challenges, opportunities and actions that will shape our common future.</p>

Challenges, Opportunities and Action in a World of 7 Billion

<p>As the world population approaches 7 billion, UNFPA is launching a global initiative to highlight the challenges,…

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  • 23 Jun 2011
  • Statement

Upholding the Rights of Widows

<p>At a conference, hosted by the Government of Gabon and UN Women. for the first International Widow’s Day, UNFPA Deputy Executive Director Purnima Mane called upon governments, UN Agencies…

Upholding the Rights of Widows

<p>At a conference, hosted by the Government of Gabon and UN Women. for the first International Widow’s Day, UNFPA Deputy…

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  • 22 Jun 2011
  • Statement

Access for All: Supplying a New Decade for Reproductive Health

<p>In his speech delivered in Addis, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin talked about UNFPA’s Global Programme to enhance Reproductive Health Commodity Security.</p>

Access for All: Supplying a New Decade for Reproductive Health

<p>In his speech delivered in Addis, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin talked about UNFPA’s Global Programme to enhance Reproductive…

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  • 20 Jun 2011
  • Press Release

Former UNFPA Executive Director Gets Prestigious Japanese Award

<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—The Government of Japan announced on 18 June that it will present the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun to Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, former Executive Director…

Former UNFPA Executive Director Gets Prestigious Japanese Award

<p>UNITED NATIONS, New York—The Government of Japan announced on 18 June that it will present the Grand Cordon of the Order…

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  • 20 Jun 2011
  • Statement

Stories of Midwives, White Ribbon Alliance

<p>The Stories of Midwives that UNFPA and White Ribbon Alliance have gathered give us a snapshot of the critical work that midwives do all over the world.</p>

Stories of Midwives, White Ribbon Alliance

<p>The Stories of Midwives that UNFPA and White Ribbon Alliance have gathered give us a snapshot of the critical work that…

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  • 20 Jun 2011
  • Press Release

Adequate Midwifery Could Save 3.6 Million Lives, New Report Shows

<p>GENEVA/DURBAN  – Up to 3.6 million deaths could be avoided each year in 58 developing countries if midwifery services are upgraded by 2015, according to a major new report released here…

Adequate Midwifery Could Save 3.6 Million Lives, New Report Shows

<p>GENEVA/DURBAN  – Up to 3.6 million deaths could be avoided each year in 58 developing countries if midwifery services…

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  • 20 Jun 2011
  • Statement

Launch of State of the World’s Midwifery 2011

<p>As midwives, you bring care to mothers and families. You are central to a strong health workforce and health system.</p>

Launch of State of the World’s Midwifery 2011

<p>As midwives, you bring care to mothers and families. You are central to a strong health workforce and health system.…

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  • 20 Jun 2011
  • Statement

Launch of State of the World’s Midwifery 2011

<p>Today we are launching the <i>State of the World’s Midwifery 2011</i>, the first report of its kind since 1976. The report is based on surveys in 58 developing countries which…

Launch of State of the World’s Midwifery 2011

<p>Today we are launching the <i>State of the World’s Midwifery 2011</i>, the first report of its kind since…

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